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Male RESPLENDENT QUETZAL (Pharomachrus mocinno)  The Resplendent Quetzal, is a Near Threatened bird in the trogon family. It is found from southern Mexico to western Panama (unlike the other quetzals of the genus Pharomachrus, which are found in South America and eastern Panama). It is well known for its colorful plumage. There are two subspecies, P. m. mocinno and P. m. costaricensis. This quetzal plays an important role in Mesoamerican mythologies. Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resplendent_Quetzal Other photos you may enjoy: Resplendent Quetzal Andean Rock-of-the-Rock Bird of Paradise —- fuckyeahmexico: Quetzal

Male RESPLENDENT QUETZAL (Pharomachrus mocinno) 

The Resplendent Quetzal, is a Near Threatened bird in the trogon family. It is found from southern Mexico to western Panama (unlike the other quetzals of the genus Pharomachrus, which are found in South America and eastern Panama). It is well known for its colorful plumage. There are two subspecies, P. m. mocinno and P. m. costaricensis. This quetzal plays an important role in Mesoamerican mythologies.

Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resplendent_Quetzal

Other photos you may enjoy:

Resplendent Quetzal

Andean Rock-of-the-Rock

Bird of Paradise

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fuckyeahmexico:

Quetzal

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    Ohhh, I love Quetzals. totally gonna get one tatted in the near future.
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    Bellísimo.
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    ♥
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    I want this. So much.
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